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Explainer: GNSS is the umbrella term that includes GPS and other satellite systems

GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) refers broadly to any satellite-based positioning network, while GPS is specifically the United States' system and just one example of GNSS. Other national systems include Russia's GLONASS, the EU's Galileo, India's NavIC, China's BeiDou, and Japan's regional QZSS. Despite their national names, most of these systems provide global coverage rather than being limited to their home countries.

Nature roundup highlights new books on astrology, Albert Sabin and spaceflight physics

Nature's latest books-in-brief column surveys four new nonfiction titles: Carlos Orsi's examination of astrology's scientific standing, Karen Torghele's biography of polio vaccine pioneer Albert Sabin, Trisha Muro's accessible guide to the physics behind space missions, and a work by J. W. Mason and Arjun Jayadev on monetary economics. Each book is briefly summarized with notes on its author's background and key arguments.